12:14 AM,
Oct. 2, 2013

Michael McRobbie

Written by

Stephanie Wang
stephanie.wang@indystar.com

In his annual State of the University address Tuesday, Indiana University president Michael A. McRobbie called for better career planning by providing students with improved advising and more opportunities for combined degrees.

His wide-ranging speech also kicked off planning for the university's 200th anniversary in 2020, which will encompass a university-wide strategic plan and a $5 billion fundraising campaign.

McRobbie continued to emphasize efforts focused on the value and affordability of an IU education. But at a time when the state buzzwords seem to be "workforce ...